8-Day Cultural Tour Of Sri Lanka's Highlights From Negombo
Description
Explore the major tourist attractions of Sri Lanka on this tour, starting from the Sigiriya Lion Rock, and visit the Dambulla Cave Temple. See the Sacred Temple of Tooth Relic and Royal Botanical Garden in Kandy, and go on a wildlife safari in Minneriya. Admire the Galle Dutch Fortress, and ride a train from Nuwara Eliya to Ella. Also, climb up to Mini Adams Peak and relax at Hikkaduwa Beach.
Highlights
- Visit the famous Lion Rock Fortress
- Enjoy a safari at Kaudulla Minneriya National Park or Hurulu Eco Park
- Experience a riverboat safari through the Mangrove caves
- Stroll through the Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya
- Marvel at the view from the Ramboda viewpoint
- Relax at Mirissa Beach and Weligama Beach
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1: Airport to Sigiriya via Dambulla expand_more
Upon arrival, get assistance at the airport passenger lobby by the representative and immediately proceed to Sigiriya via Dambulla.
En route, visit Dambulla Caves Complex & Golden Temple.
Check into the hotel & relax.
Overnight stay at Sigiriya.
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Day 2: Sigiriya to Minneriya National Park expand_more
Visit Famous Lion Rock Fortress in the morning.
Get the village experience with traditional lunch at the village house.
Go for a national park safari (Kaudulla NP, Minneriya NP or Hurulu Eco Park).
Check into the hotel & relax.
Overnight stay at Sigiriya.
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Day 3: Sigiriya to Kandy via Temple & Garden expand_more
Proceed to Kandy. En route, stop at Nalanda Gedige Temple (the centre point of Sri Lanka).
Visit & get to know about the herbal medicine garden (optional).
Do a city tour of Kandy.
Attend a cultural dancing show in the evening.
Check into the hotel & relax.
Overnight stay at Kandy.
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Day 4: From Kandy to Nuwara Eliya expand_more
Visit the biggest attractions in Sri Lanka, "The Sacred Temple Of Tooth Relic", which is known as "Sri Dalada Maligawa" & "Golden Roofed Temple" in Kandy.
Check out the Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya (the biggest botanical garden in Southeast Asia).
En route, stop at Ramboda viewpoint & Ramboda waterfalls.
See the tea factory & plantations with free tea tasting.
Check into the hotel.
Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya.
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Day 5: From Nuwara Eliya to Mirissa via Ella expand_more
Leave for Horton Plains National Park early at 05.00 AM (optional).
Get the famous train from Nannuoya railway station to Ella railway station (The most scenic train ride in Sri Lanka).
Visit the famous Nine Arches bridge.
Climb up to Mini Adams Peak (if enough time permits).
Proceed to Mirissa.
Check into the hotel.
Overnight stay at Mirissa.
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Day 6: From Mirissa to Galle expand_more
Leave for whale watching early at 06.00 AM (optional).
Spend some time on the famous beach in Mirissa Beach or Weligama Beach.
Visit Galle Dutch Fortress in the evening.
Check into the hotel.
Overnight stay at Galle.
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Day 7: From Galle To Bentota expand_more
Visit the traditional Mask factory in Ambalangoda.
Enroute, stop at Hikkaduwa Beach.
Do the famous Madu Riverboat safari through the Mangrove caves (Redwater tree).
Go to the Sea Turtles hatchery.
Check into the hotel & relax.
Overnight stay at Bentota.
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Day 8: From Bentota To Airport expand_more
Proceed to the airport for departure.
What's Included
Airport pickup
Assistance at the airport
Air-conditioned private car
English speaking chauffeur for the entire journey
Fuel & local insurance for the vehicle
3-star hotel accommodation with breakfast (seven nights)
Meals & accommodation for chauffeur
One water bottle per person in a day
All government taxes
All parking & freeway tolls
Special guiding service in Kandy
Two train tickets (Nanu-oya to Ella)
Kandy city tour
Ceylon Gem factory visit
Sri Lankan handicraft factory visit
Tea plantation & factory visit
Airport drop off
What's Excluded
Visa
Air tickets
Entrance charges for sightseeing
Meals (Lunch & Dinner)
Travel insurance
Camera & video permits
Personal expenses
Know before you go
If you want to make any changes to the itinerary, you can negotiate.
Cities Covered; Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Mirissa, Galle, Bentota
Baby seats wheelchairs can be provided on request.
This price is for only two adults.
Heritage & Cultural: During the tour, you can cover four UNESCO world heritage sites in Sri Lanka, culture, natural way of life, wildlife, botanical gardens, lakes, waterfalls, tea gardens & famous beaches.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Standard | |
2 To 5 | USD 850 Per Person |
This is a private tour |